Address: 3404 24th Street Vernon BC, Canada
Phone: (250) 938-7264
Email: info@raisingstarspreschool.ca
Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Unparalleled Early Childhood Education, Rooted in Care
Globally Accredited, Locally Loved
Unparalleled Early Childhood Education, Rooted in Care
Globally Accredited, Locally Loved
A Global Standard of Excellence in Early Learning
At Raising Stars Preschool℠, our mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning in a warm, welcoming environment that feels like a true “home away from home.” We are proud to hold multiple international accreditations and memberships, alongside prestigious merit-based awards that recognize the excellence of our facility, educators, and founder. These distinct honours reflect our unwavering commitment to the highest standards in Early Childhood Education, ensuring our dedicated staff provides every child with exceptional, age-appropriate learning in a safe, supportive, and locally, nationally, and internationally celebrated setting.
Our Accreditations & Memberships
Hygge in early years accreditation
(pronounced "hoo-gah")This specialized accreditation signifies our dedication to creating a calm, cozy, and nurturing "home away from home" environment. Rooted in the Danish philosophy of well-being and contentment, it emphasizes slow pedagogy, nature-based learning, and fostering a deep sense of belonging and joy in every child. This approach promotes emotional well-being, supports positive relationships, and encourages mindful engagement with the world.
Curiosity Approach Accreditation
This significant accreditation recognizes our commitment to transforming our learning environment into a calm, inspiring, and homely space designed to ignite children's natural curiosity and deep engagement. By moving away from overstimulating plastic toys and embracing natural, authentic, and open-ended resources, we foster environments where children are encouraged to be "thinkers and doers." This approach cultivates independence, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love for discovery.
NAREA member
Our membership with NAREA signifies our deep commitment to the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which views children as capable, curious, and rich in potential. This affiliation connects us to a vibrant network of educators who are dedicated to fostering children's inherent abilities, advocating for their rights, and promoting collaborative, project-based learning. It further supports our commitment to providing an environment where children are recognized as protagonists in their own learning journeys, expressing themselves through "a hundred languages."
Empowered Educators, Inspired Learners
While our team holds specialized accreditations in The Curiosity Approach® and Hygge in the Early Years™, our learning doesn't end there. In addition to these foundational honors, our educators engage in dedicated monthly team trainings to ensure we are constantly refining our practice. Each month, we bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our programs, ensuring the highest level of intentional care for our classrooms.
Curiosity Approach: Additional Training
☆ Cozy☆ Display
☆ Outdoors
☆ Christmas with a heart
☆ The Heart School
☆ Respectful Caregiving
☆ Rhythm of the year
☆ Tuff Trays
☆ Schemas
☆ Getting Outdoors
☆ Invite
Hygge in Early Years: Additional Training
☆ Slowing DownReggio Emilia Approach: Additional Training
☆ Provocation Training☆ Invitation Training
☆ Playing with Process Art
Merit-Based Excellence
At Raising Stars Preschool, our foundation is built on a commitment to exceptional standards, resilience, and meaningful community impact. We are incredibly proud that the dedication of our facility, educators, and founder has been recognized through several prestigious, merit-based accolades.
These honours are strictly panel-reviewed by independent organizations, celebrating verified operational standards, ethical practices, and professional excellence in our field.
Courage to Come Back Award - 2024
Presented by Coast Mental Health This provincial honor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, overcoming significant adversity to establish a profound, positive impact on their community. It underscores the strength, determination, and dedication to service that filters directly into the heart of our preschool's leadership.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2025
Presented by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Earning a place among the top elite service providers in the region requires meeting stringent, multi-year benchmarks. To achieve this distinction, an organization must be established in business for longer than two years while exemplifying the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. This ranking recognizes outstanding achievements in customer service, forward-thinking innovation, and market development, alongside a documented, active dedication to community service and giving back to local initiatives.
Top 3 Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2024 & 2022
Top 3 Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2024 & 2022
Top 3 Professional Business of the Year - 2025
Presented by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards A strictly merit-based accolade awarded to business owners under the age of 35. To earn this distinction, nominees must successfully demonstrate rapid growth potential, a proven track record of high-quality services, and deep, active community involvement. It highlights a vision for early learning that is innovative, sustainable, and deeply rooted in our local community.
Butterfly Effect Award 2026
The award recognizes Raising Stars Owner, Samantha’s tireless advocacy for quality childcare on a global scale. True to the "butterfly effect" philosophy—the idea that small actions can change the course of the world—Samantha’s work ensures that children everywhere gain access to the foundational care they deserve. We are incredibly proud of her leadership and her unwavering commitment to the future of early childhood education.
Committed to surpassing standard preschool and childcare requirements, Raising Stars ensures your child receives exceptional, age-appropriate early childhood education.
At Raising Stars Preschool℠, we're dedicated to going beyond conventional childcare standards to provide your child with exceptional, age-appropriate early childhood education. We believe the most impactful learning unfolds within a setting that's both deeply nurturing and intellectually stimulating. That's why we've meticulously crafted an environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning through hands-on exploration, grounded in real-world connections, all within a comfortable, home-like setting.
- Nurturing Learning Environment
- A Home-Like and Comfortable Setting
- Hands-On Learning with Authentic Items
- Cultivating Responsibility and Real-World Connections
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